Suffer us thus far (εατε εως τουτου). Present active imperative of εαω, to allow. But the meaning is not clear. If addressed to Pe…

Suffer ye thus far.—These words and this incident are unique to St. Luke. We are not told to whom the words were spoken. …

And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far.

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Glossa Ordinaria: After first mentioning the prayer of Christ, St. Luke goes on to speak of His betrayal, in which He is betra…

(See comments on vv.33–38 for the background to this incident.) Jn 18:10 tells us that it was Peter who drew the sword; Luke alone tells us about J…

And having touched his ear, he healed him. By his foolish zeal, Peter had brought severe discredit upon his Master and his doctrine, and t…

And Jesus answered and said Not to the question of the disciples, but either to Peter, who had done this rash action; and…

Nothing can be a greater affront or grief to the Lord Jesus than to be betrayed by those who profess to be His followers and say that they love Him…